Archive for August, 2010

Support local businesses

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Are you tired of fighting the holiday traffic and crowds at the mall? Forget the big box stores this year and try to support the small businesses in your area. With today’s economy it is important that we support our local patrons. Be creative and see what your area’s specialty stores have to offer. • [...]

Choosing a Christmas card for your boss

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Choosing a card for your boss can be a bit tricky.  You do not want to come across as a cheap skate, nor as an offensive employee and yet you don’t want to appear to your colleagues as if you are sucking up to the big boss. There are some certain things to remember in [...]

Advent Calendars

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Advent calendars are a Christmas tradition like Christmas Cards that date back a fair few decades and which have become an icon of December in modern times.  It is thought that they date back to Germany in the 1800s and gradually spread across Europe as their popularity became apparent.  Chocolate calendars are thought to be [...]

Advent Calendars

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Advent calendars are a Christmas tradition that date back a fair few decades and which have become an icon of December in modern times.  It is thought that they date back to Germany in the 1800s and gradually spread across Europe as their popularity became apparent.  Chocolate calendars are thought to be more of a [...]

Shooting the perfect holiday photo

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

This year you have decided to send out a holiday photo card.  Not only will it keep the aunties and uncles happy but it will sit well on the mantle in the houses of your friends and family.  These are particularly popular if you are sending them to those you have not caught up with [...]

To whom do we send holiday cards?

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

People send cards at Christmastime for all sorts of reasons.  Some send them out of good practice because their mother taught them too, while others send them to friends and family who have supported them as a little thank-you.  Whatever your reason, sending a holiday card is bound to get appreciation. Think about taking time [...]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of E-cards

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

E-cards were born out of email.  They are animated cards which can be sent across the internet to friends and family.   In addition they can be personalized not to mention humorous, witty and fun.  Remember though that to some people they scream lazy or that you are forgetful. E-cards are great to receive especially if [...]